Crossing the Waters Trivia Quiz

Answer: Galapagos penguin

Galapagos penguins are black birds with white markings on their chests and faces. Unlike many penguins, they live where it is warm, on the Galapagos Islands. They crisscross the waters where they live and eat herring, sardines, and anchovies.

Answer: South America

Found off the coasts of Chile and Peru, this penguin swims in the cold waters of the Humboldt current. They have spines on their tongues which they use to hold the small fish that make up their diets. They nest in caves and or abandoned birds nests.

Answer: Rockhopper penguins

The rockhopper penguin is small and carnivorous. They feed on shrimp and crabs. They live on islands in the southern hemisphere and their habits vary with their location. Their nests are called tussocks and are located near the beach in tall grasses.

Answer: Sub-Antarctic islands

The king penguin is the second largest penguin and lives in the Sub-Antarctic islands of the Southern Sea. They have been measured at 1,000 ft. or 300 meters deep when diving for food. They feed on small fish and krill. They are hunted by several birds, orcas and leopard seals.

Answer: Fairy penguin

The fairy penguin is found in Australia and New Zealand. They are slate blue and white rather than black and white, which gives them their alternative name. Although their numbers are declining they are not though to be at risk and are among the most numerous of the penguins. They feed inshore on local squid and small fish.

Answer: A long tail

The gentoo penguin has a long band of white feathers across its head and also has a long tail. Unlike most penguins, they have two babies at a time with both parents sharing the upbringing of the babies. They dine mainly on crustaceans, occasionally taking fish.

Answer: True

The macaroni penguin swims from the islands of the Antarctic to the center of the Indian Ocean, crossing over 6,000 miles in the water. This species is the most populous of the penguins. They feed on fish, squid and crustaceans and both parents are involved in the incubation of the eggs.

Answer: False

These medium-sized penguins live all over the coastal regions of Antarctica. They are preyed upon by orcas and sea lions. They live in large colonies and are regularly seen on icebergs in the region. They dine on krill and squid and have a highly saline diet.

Answer: Jackass penguin

Commonly known as the jackass penguin, the African penguin lives in southern African waters. It has a call that sounds like a donkey's bray which has resulted in its common name. They have a pink spot above their eyes that turns darker pink when the heat rises. They both incubate the eggs and are monogamous.

Answer: Macquarie Island

The royal penguin does all of its nesting on Macquarie Island near Antarctica. These birds dig a hole in the sand and line it with stones to make a nest. The parents work in twelve hour shifts to incubate the egg. While not on the egg the parent feeds on krill and fish.